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Restless leg syndrome and fibromyalgia have a surprisingly close relationship. And if you have a fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance you have restless leg syndrome (or RLS)... Read more →

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Restless leg syndrome and fibromyalgia have a surprisingly close relationship. And if you have a fibromyalgia, there’s a good chance you have restless leg syndrome (or RLS) as well.
But maybe you’ve just been... Read more →

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You’re going about your business in peak physical condition and life is good. Suddenly you wake up one day to tingling and numbness in your leg. You head to the ER and they send you home with no news. Your primary... Read more →

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Are you losing your mind from scratching an itch that just won’t go away? It could be your scalp, the back of your neck or behind your ears, legs or feet, and even a finger. And let’s not forget the unmentionables... Read more →

If you feel like your fibromyalgia symptoms are worse in the winter, you’re not alone. Many people who deal with the daily struggles of fibromyalgia report that cold weather seems to aggravate their symptoms, causing more pain and fatigue.... Read more →

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A 2013 study conducted by researchers in the Netherlands set out to examine any correlations between the painful symptoms associated with fibromyalgia patients and weather conditions. They concluded that there... Read more →

Having a chronic illness like fibromyalgia or diabetes is no fun. You have to manage your medications, work around flare-ups, and make sure you have a support network. Being a wealthy celebrity makes doing this a million times easier,... Read more →

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Anyone with a chronic pain condition like fibromyalgia knows how it can take over your life. It seems like sometimes everything you do is controlled by the level of pain you’re experiencing. But while we think... Read more →

Kids and teens get sick just like we do, and usually, it’s very easy to find out why they got sick. It can be something as simple as a sore throat or an infection, which are easy to diagnose and treat.
However, what many people don’t... Read more →

A lot of people find themselves suffering from varicose veins at some point in their lives. Statistics show that around 50% of the US population over the age of fifty has them. In most cases, the veins aren’t a serious problem. But as... Read more →

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“I have FMS, CFIDS, hypermobility, migraines and a few other issues. My dog is already tremendously helpful to me. She can pick up things I drop and hand them to me, carry a pack so I don’t have the weight... Read more →

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Spider veins are an irritating part of getting older. Many people over the age of 50 find themselves struggling with this unsightly and painful condition. But people with fibromyalgia face unique challenges when it comes to spider... Read more →

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Purpura is a condition that leads to unsightly spotting on the skin. The immediate cause is the bursting of small blood vessels under the skin that allows the blood to pool underneath the epidermis. As a result,... Read more →

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When you think of hypnosis, it’s hard to separate the idea from the more familiar images of stage magicians and mind control. But the truth is those images don’t reflect the reality of what can actually be a very useful... Read more →

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Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions can destroy your sex life. The exhaustion is enough by itself. But the pain and tenderness that flares up all over your body can make physical contact a nightmare.... Read more →

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Living with chronic pain means hearing a lot of faux-wisdom chronic pain quotes from people who have decided they know what you’re going through. So you’ll often get “you should do this” or “have you... Read more →